Napier Bridal.... closing?!

A good friend of mine found her dress at Napier--- off the rack---for a steal!  So I have been hoping to go back and be just as lucky. The wedding website The Knot sent an email alert that the shop will be closing at the end of this year. A bummer for future brides- but if you're in the market now- they are reducing their inventory and prices are slashed up to 80%! If you work/live downtown St Paul or on the East side of the metro- this is a particularly convenient location.

Here's the info from the email:
Napier Bridal will be closing its doors on December 30th. All of our gowns are priced to sell! Take advantage of big savings on gowns by award-winning designers.
Huge selection of bridal gowns up top 85% off. All designers, all styles, sizes 6-24W.
All gowns reduced under $999 with most gowns priced under $499!
Special occasion and flowergirl dresses $39. All gifts and accessories up to 60% off.

Call (651) 457-5212 today for your appointment!

Napier Bridal
940 South Robert Street
West St. Paul, MN 55118
http://www.napierbridal.com/
Here are the exact details from their website:

ALL GOWNS
ALL DESIGNERS
ON SALE UP TO 80%
Sizes 6-24W
Special Occasion Gowns, Mother’s Gowns,
and Flowergirl Dresses$39.00
Sizes 6-24W
Veils, Headpieces and Jewelry 60% OFF
Bridal and Special Occasion Shoes $19.99
Gifts and Accessories 50% OFF
(Garters, handbags, toasting flutes, guest books,
pens and other ceremony/reception items)
New and Used Men’s Formal Shirts,
Vests and Ties 50% OFF
Discounts are limited to items in stock.
No special orders will be taken.

Forever Yours Bridal Gowns- An Update

If you're in the search for a Forever Yours gown- try the Bridal Center in Plymouth.  Right now all of their inventory on the sales floor is half off.  (The property they are currently located at was sold to Wal-Mart and they have to vacate- the store will be reopening at an unknown time and unknown location- in November.

I stopped by the first day the sale was open to the public- and there was A LOT of inventory!  I picked up two matching flower girl dresses, an "after party" dress, and earrings.  I might head back and look at the jewelry again- the trip was worth the savings!

it pays to call around...

I think I may have possibly found the dress. it's so hard to know though. I started calling around to see what other stores carry the dress. plenty of stores. either have it in stock or did but sold it off the rack.

I originally tried the particular gown I am thinking of at the wedding chapel in crystal/new hope. I had a list from the designers website of what stores carry their line and started calling.

Rush's had the dress but sold the floor sample. they asked where and if I had tried it on. I told them the weddding chapel but I wasn't necessarily comfortable ordering from them based on things I had heard. Then, they asked how much the first shop was selling for ans offered to do a price match (as long. as the manager ok'd ). the next day. they called back and said yes. Cool.

I didn't stop calling there though. I also wanted to know who had it in my size or close so I could see how it fit.

I called Dena Marie they had it but no special offers, no price match.

I called bella Bridal in woodbury they had it and provided a price range.

I called Napier- they, I found out later this week are closing in January- which could mean really good deals on closeout merchandise!!! I think i'll stop in sometime to see what they have and see what kind of savings I can find.

the best call I had was to Mestads in Rochester. Since I called, I. was eligible for 15% off if I order my dress the day of my first visit. SWEET! ALSO offered 20% off bridesmaids and w tux order free delivery and on site alterations. how cool!

needless to say, I plan to visit Dena Marie and take photos and hit up mestads with my final choice!

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